Digital Tax Reform: WATAF gathered nearly 400 participants from 16 countries to push West Africa’s VAT modernization, with a focus on digital tools to strengthen domestic revenue. Political Dialogue: Guinea-Bissau researchers and academics propose a National Dialogue and a transitional unity-government framework with international guarantors, including ECOWAS, AU, UN and CPLP, after the 2025 self-coup. Energy Partnerships: Türkiye says it’s expanding oil and gas through partnerships across Africa and beyond, aiming to scale TPAO toward 1 million boe/d and exporting Turkish technical know-how. Health & Climate: A new study finds climate change is “moving” malaria—slightly increasing it overall, but raising risk in southern and East Africa while easing pressure in today’s hottest areas. Soil & Food Security: Coverage highlights soil restoration and more resilient farming approaches, echoing Amílcar Cabral’s ideas as hunger remains high in Africa despite global declines. Wildlife Science: In Guinea-Bissau’s Cantanhez National Park, researchers filmed wild chimpanzees sharing naturally fermented, alcohol-containing fruit—suggesting alcohol may be a regular part of their diet. Tech Diplomacy: Guinea-Bissau appears among UN member states celebrating India’s handloom heritage, with mentions of technology and development cooperation.